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What is Self Care During COVID?

1/4/2021

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The idea that self care is occasional massages and pampering makes it very difficult to understand how to affordably and regularly access what should be daily wellness practices. Of course, if you enjoy it and can safely and financially do it, get the massage!

So, what is self care?
How you, on a regular basis, support yourself mentally, physically, and energetically. It doesn't have to be doing something big or for hours at a time. Think of it more as small practices and daily rituals that make you feel grounded, present, and able to take a breath.

Examples
Have a cup of tea in the morning before picking up your phone for the day.
Take a walk midday around the block or in a park.
Move! - yoga, lifting weights, or getting your body moving in a way that feels good.
Set a time at the end of the day to stop working and take a break from screens.
Take time each day to do something fun (art, reading, listening to music, meditating, juggling, ...)

What is self care during a pandemic?
Safe practices that fulfill your community/social needs.

Examples
Taking a walk with a friend (masks and social distancing work!)
Doing an activity with someone (like AcroYoga pictured above!) wear contact happens, but is controlled or limited, then using hand sanitizer and washing hands regularly.
Checking in with a friend everyday
Finding an online group - can be therapy or something like a book club, art making group, etc.


Pick one thing and aim to do it for 5 min each day!
Stay safe and let us know how it goes!

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Gratitude in Challenging Times

11/27/2020

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What a year it's been!

I have found that in the most challenging times when we aren't sure what is coming, it's often easier to find the things we are grateful for. Whether it's people, something we have access to, or simply being alive, there is a lot of meaning in what is around us.

Often it's hard to identify specific things in our lives because we are thinking too big or feel like something has to be life altering to count for anything. In the age of social media and comparing our worst days to people's best moments, it's even harder.

How to find the magic in small moments...
  • Notice 1 thing that makes you smile
  • Call or text 1 friend who supports you
  • Put your phone down and avoid screens for 15 minutes (I would suggest an hour, but do what works for you!)
  • Go for a walk around the block by yourself or with a friend. Notice the pace and try to slow down and breathe. What do you notice around you? Have you looked up recently?
  • Choose your favorite tea or coffee and spend the time it takes to drink it just looking out the window or reading a book (extra points if it's an actual book with paper pages!)

Currently, I am grateful for a few days in the woods before heading back to Brooklyn, NY. I am also grateful for my family, who I miss seeing on a regular basis, and the friends who have helped and supported me both while building my company and during the pandemic. At this exact moment I am also loving crystallized ginger and black tea with a little honey and milk!
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    Emery started Water & Stone in 2015 to bring a more contemplative approach to health and wellness in NYC. She is inspired to combine her love of meditation, creative arts, and psychology to support others in bravely healing or daring to reach for dreams with the goal of living a fully engaged and fulfilling life. Since starting her company, she has gathered a diverse group of women with similar dreams to support people locally, nationally and internationally.

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